Death of Francois Valois
Dies without issue, transforming the French succession
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1584 in France
Explore 14 historical events and records for France in 1584.
Historical records for France in 1584
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June
Heir Presumptive
Becomes heir presumptive to the French crown after the death of Francois, Duke of Anjou
Succession Crisis
The death of his brother Francois leaves the Protestant Henry of Navarre as heir presumptive
July
Death of Henry III
Death Francois, Duke of Anjou and Alencon, heir to the throne, Henry III has no children, according to the Salic law the succession will pass on to Henry King of Navarre a Protestant
December
Catholic League Mobilization
Supports Guise family resistance to the Bourbon succession
Catholic League Opposition
Becomes the target of Catholic League opposition after becoming heir presumptive
Treaty of Joinville
Recognized by the Catholic League as a Catholic alternative to Henry of Navarre
Treaty of Joinville
Concludes alliance terms with Spain against the Protestant succession of Henry of Navarre
Other events (month unknown)
Succession Crisis
Faces the political crisis caused by the death of her youngest son Francois
Montaigne Begins Second Mayoral Term
Montaigne was reelected mayor of Bordeaux for a second term. His civic service demonstrated the demands of political compromise during ongoing religious conflict.
Montaigne Meets Henry Of Navarre
Henry of Navarre visited Montaigne, reflecting the writer's connections across factional boundaries. Their association placed Montaigne near the politics that eventually reshaped the French monarchy.
Succession
Becomes heir presumptive on the death of Francois duc dAlencon
War of the Three Henrys
Last of a series of civil wars in France known as the Huguenot Wars or French Wars of Religion, the War of the Three Henrys is the Eighth and final war
War of the Three Henrys Prelude
The succession crisis after Anjou's death helps set up the War of the Three Henrys
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